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Are these weeds and how to I get rid of them? #758620

Asked June 26, 2021, 10:57 PM EDT

Hi - Please see attached photos. I recently bought a house and these two plants are growing in my flowerbed. I am thinking they are weeds -- are they? If yes, what is the best way to get rid of them? Thank you.

Franklin County Ohio

Expert Response

The first weed is a honey locust and it is a very invasive tree. It is not one I would like around particularly in my flower bed. The best way to get rid of it, is to cut it at ground level and spray it immediately with a herbicide and then keep watch and if it reappears spray again. Weed number 2 is a redflower ragleaf. It grows along road ways. You would kill it the same way that you kill the honey locust.Thank you for your question.



An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 28, 2021, 4:00 PM EDT
Thank you for the response.
What herbicide do I use?

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The Question Asker Replied June 28, 2021, 4:14 PM EDT

Looking at your pictures, it appears that the locust and red flower rag leaf have not gotten very big. I would start killing by using glyphosate which is roundup. Spray the foliage throughly, but watch that it does not drift to other plants. It is also good to cut the weeds down to ground level and then spray the fresh cut with the herbicide. It may take a few sprayings, but it should take care of your problem.

An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 29, 2021, 9:21 AM EDT
Thank you - this has been VERY helpful !
Peggy

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The Question Asker Replied June 29, 2021, 10:24 AM EDT

I am glad I could help. Good luck 

An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 29, 2021, 10:36 AM EDT

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